The nature of that salvation, which the Gospel offereth, and the method of obtaining it, by a mediator a sermon preach'd in the Cathedral Church of St. Paul, March the 6th, 1698/9, being the third, for this year, of the lecture founded by the Honourable Robert Boyle, Esq. / by Samuel Bradford ...
IN treating on these Words, I propos'd, by God's Assistance, to make good the Apostle's assertion, viz. that the Saying mention'd by him is both certainly true,
IN treating on these Words, I proposed, by God's Assistance, to make good the Apostle's assertion, viz. that the Saying mentioned by him is both Certainly true,
I began with its intrinsick Evidence, viz. its credibility from its manifest agreeableness to those Notions which we naturally have concerning God and our selves.
I began with its intrinsic Evidence, viz. its credibility from its manifest agreeableness to those Notions which we naturally have Concerning God and our selves.
The first of these I have dispatch'd, shewing, that the Persons, whom Christ Jesus came into the VVorld to save, were both Men and Sinners, under each of which denominations, I endeavour'd to make it appear, that they were fit Objects of the Divine Care and Compassion to be exercised in some extraordinary manner.
The First of these I have dispatched, showing, that the Persons, whom christ jesus Come into the World to save, were both Men and Sinners, under each of which denominations, I endeavoured to make it appear, that they were fit Objects of the Divine Care and Compassion to be exercised in Some extraordinary manner.
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I proceed now to consider in the second place, what kind of Salvation Christ Jesus proposeth to these Creatures, concerning which I shall not need to add much,
I proceed now to Consider in the second place, what kind of Salvation christ jesus Proposeth to these Creatures, Concerning which I shall not need to add much,
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For by a little reflection upon the condition of Sinners, 'twill be easie to discern, what kind of Salvation they stood in need of, which is the very same, which our Saviour hath propos'd to us in his Gospel, his design in coming into the World being to provide for the necessities of fallen Men;
For by a little reflection upon the condition of Sinners, it'll be easy to discern, what kind of Salvation they stood in need of, which is the very same, which our Saviour hath proposed to us in his Gospel, his Design in coming into the World being to provide for the necessities of fallen Men;
together with a complete Restoration of them to the Divine favour, and giving them a Title to all those Blessings which are proper for humane Nature, when accepted of God;
together with a complete Restoration of them to the Divine favour, and giving them a Title to all those Blessings which Are proper for humane Nature, when accepted of God;
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in the setting them free from all that disorder and irregularity which had been introduc'd into the several Faculties of their Souls, together with the dissatisfaction and uneasiness of Mind which necessarily follow'd,
in the setting them free from all that disorder and irregularity which had been introduced into the several Faculties of their Souls, together with the dissatisfaction and uneasiness of Mind which necessarily followed,
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as also from those inconveniencies and miseries to which their Bodies likewise were expos'd, either as a consequence or a punishment of the corruption of their Minds;
as also from those inconveniences and misery's to which their Bodies likewise were exposed, either as a consequence or a punishment of the corruption of their Minds;
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in restoring perfectly that frame and temper of Spirit, which is natural to an intelligent and reasonable Creature, together with that healthful and vigorous state of Body, that sound constitution of the whole Man, which would have been the Effect or the Reward of Innocency and Integrity.
in restoring perfectly that frame and temper of Spirit, which is natural to an intelligent and reasonable Creature, together with that healthful and vigorous state of Body, that found constitution of the Whole Man, which would have been the Effect or the Reward of Innocency and Integrity.
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and that the consequence of this will be a Renovation of this part of the World, which has been so miserably disorder'd by the Sins of Men, a Restitution of whatsoever has been decay'd in it, the expelling sin and misery out of it, the subduing and confining the great Enemy of God and Man, who has so long usurp'd dominion over it, the delivering the Creature it self, even this whole lower Creation, from that vanity and bondage of Corruption, to which it is at presented subjected, and under which it groans and travelleth in pain, into a glorious Liberty; in a word, the creating New Heavens and a New Earth, wherein nothing but Righteousness shall dwell; and finally the complete and everlasting happiness of an innumerable company of intelligent and reasonable Creatures, who by the craft of their subtile Enemy,
and that the consequence of this will be a Renovation of this part of the World, which has been so miserably disordered by the Sins of Men, a Restitution of whatsoever has been decayed in it, the expelling since and misery out of it, the subduing and confining the great Enemy of God and Man, who has so long usurped dominion over it, the delivering the Creature it self, even this Whole lower Creation, from that vanity and bondage of Corruption, to which it is At presented subjected, and under which it groans and travelleth in pain, into a glorious Liberty; in a word, the creating New Heavens and a New Earth, wherein nothing but Righteousness shall dwell; and finally the complete and everlasting happiness of an innumerable company of intelligent and reasonable Creatures, who by the craft of their subtle Enemy,
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Had the Christian Revelation told us, that Almighty God had sent his only-begotten Son from Heaven, only to secure to us the pleasures of the Elysian Fields,
Had the Christian Revelation told us, that Almighty God had sent his only-begotten Son from Heaven, only to secure to us the pleasures of the Elysian Fields,
But when on the contrary it assures us, that our Saviour came into the World with such noble and generous designs as these, to cause the displeasure of God to cease, to heal the diseases of immaterial and immortal Spirits, to repair the divine Image in them, to restore both them and the Tabernacles they sojourn'd in to their primitive Integrity and Soundness, to repair the ruins of Nature, to make the Beauties of the Creation in this lower World conspicuous, to destroy the Works of the Devil, to recover such of God's Creatures as should be found capable of a Recovery, to introduce and settle Everlasting Righteousness and Peace,
But when on the contrary it assures us, that our Saviour Come into the World with such noble and generous designs as these, to cause the displeasure of God to cease, to heal the diseases of immaterial and immortal Spirits, to repair the divine Image in them, to restore both them and the Tabernacles they sojourned in to their primitive Integrity and Soundness, to repair the ruins of Nature, to make the Beauty's of the Creation in this lower World conspicuous, to destroy the Works of the devil, to recover such of God's Creatures as should be found capable of a Recovery, to introduce and settle Everlasting Righteousness and Peace,
and his only-begotten Son, and at the same time so beneficial and grateful to humane Nature, that we have all the reason in the World to hearken to such a Revelation as this,
and his only-begotten Son, and At the same time so beneficial and grateful to humane Nature, that we have all the reason in the World to harken to such a Revelation as this,
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And this again renders the Saying in the Text still more credible, when we thus consider what kind of Salvation that is, which Christ Jesus offereth to Sinners.
And this again renders the Saying in the Text still more credible, when we thus Consider what kind of Salvation that is, which christ jesus Offereth to Sinners.
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But because the main stress, with respect to the intrinsick Evidence of this Saying, will lie upon what I have to offer upon the third general Head I proposed, I therefore proceed to that, designing to insist more largely and particularly upon it, viz. to consider in what way and manner Christ Jesus by his coming into the world hath wrought out this Salvation for Sinners.
But Because the main stress, with respect to the intrinsic Evidence of this Saying, will lie upon what I have to offer upon the third general Head I proposed, I Therefore proceed to that, designing to insist more largely and particularly upon it, viz. to Consider in what Way and manner christ jesus by his coming into the world hath wrought out this Salvation for Sinners.
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so well accommodated to our necessities and our reasonable desires, that I am verily perswaded, nothing but a want of understanding it can occasion any reasonable man to hesitate at the belief of it.
so well accommodated to our necessities and our reasonable Desires, that I am verily persuaded, nothing but a want of understanding it can occasion any reasonable man to hesitate At the belief of it.
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Even the least of his Works in Creation and Providence infinitely exceeds our Comprehension; and much more the wonders of our Redemption by Jesus Christ.
Even the least of his Works in Creation and Providence infinitely exceeds our Comprehension; and much more the wonders of our Redemption by jesus christ.
and may strongly incline us to believe the Divinity of this Revelation, even before we come to consider the external Attestation which it hath receiv'd from God.
and may strongly incline us to believe the Divinity of this Revelation, even before we come to Consider the external Attestation which it hath received from God.
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This therefore is next in order to be done, viz. to contemplate the Method in which Christ Jesus by his coming into the world saveth Sinners, and with Modesty and Reverence to inquire into the Way and Manner of our Salvation by the Gospel.
This Therefore is next in order to be done, viz. to contemplate the Method in which christ jesus by his coming into the world Saveth Sinners, and with Modesty and reverence to inquire into the Way and Manner of our Salvation by the Gospel.
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and therefore by considering what the Office of a Mediator is, and how our Lord executed that Office, we shall be the better able to understand the Method of our Salvation by him.
and Therefore by considering what the Office of a Mediator is, and how our Lord executed that Office, we shall be the better able to understand the Method of our Salvation by him.
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Those Persons, who in the Old Testament are mention'd as Types and Representatives of the Messiah, were divers of them a sort of Mediators between God and the People of Israel. Moses the great Lawgiver of the Jews was apparently a Figure of Christ in this respect;
Those Persons, who in the Old Testament Are mentioned as Types and Representatives of the Messiah, were diverse of them a sort of Mediators between God and the People of Israel. Moses the great Lawgiver of the jews was apparently a Figure of christ in this respect;
And therefore the Apostle gives him this Title, when he says, that the Law was ordain'd by Angels, in the hands of a Mediator, meaning Moses. The Levitical Priests were so many Types of our Lord,
And Therefore the Apostle gives him this Title, when he Says, that the Law was ordained by Angels, in the hands of a Mediator, meaning Moses. The Levitical Priests were so many Types of our Lord,
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when he went alone once every year into the second Tabernacle, or holy of holies, upon the great day of Expiation, not without bloud, which he offer'd not only for himself, but also for the errors of the People.
when he went alone once every year into the second Tabernacle, or holy of holies, upon the great day of Expiation, not without blood, which he offered not only for himself, but also for the errors of the People.
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As to the New Testament, it may seem superfluous to recite from thence any particular Proofs, that our Saviour acted as a Mediator between God and Men;
As to the New Testament, it may seem superfluous to recite from thence any particular Proofs, that our Saviour acted as a Mediator between God and Men;
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The Author to the Hebrews making a comparison between the High-Priests under the Law, and our great High-Priest under the Gospel, saith of him, that he hath obtain'd a more excellent Ministry than theirs, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant.
The Author to the Hebrews making a comparison between the High priests under the Law, and our great High-Priest under the Gospel, Says of him, that he hath obtained a more excellent Ministry than theirs, by how much also he is the Mediator of a better Covenant.
He calls him again more than once, the Mediator of the New Testament, or Covenant. And to add no more, St. Paul, though he does not there use the Word Mediator, yet he expresses the sense of it very emphatically, where he says, There is but one God, the Father, of whom are all things and we NONLATINALPHABET for, or to him:
He calls him again more than once, the Mediator of the New Testament, or Covenant. And to add no more, Saint Paul, though he does not there use the Word Mediator, yet he Expresses the sense of it very emphatically, where he Says, There is but one God, the Father, of whom Are all things and we for, or to him:
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and one Lord Jesus Christ, by whom are all things, and we NONLATINALPHABET by him; in which words he evidently opposeth the one Lord or Mediator of Christians, to the many Lords, or Mediators of the Gentiles, mention'd in the preceding Verse;
and one Lord jesus christ, by whom Are all things, and we by him; in which words he evidently Opposeth the one Lord or Mediator of Christians, to the many lords, or Mediators of the Gentiles, mentioned in the preceding Verse;
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What the Office of a Mediator is, we all know, viz. to make up a difference between two Parties, and in order to that, equitably and impartially to consider the real Interests and the just pretensions on each side,
What the Office of a Mediator is, we all know, viz. to make up a difference between two Parties, and in order to that, equitably and impartially to Consider the real Interests and the just pretensions on each side,
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But before we come to consider the particular way and manner in which our great Mediator hath discharg'd this his Undertaking, it may not be amiss first to shew in the general, that it was perfectly agreeable both to the nature of God,
But before we come to Consider the particular Way and manner in which our great Mediator hath discharged this his Undertaking, it may not be amiss First to show in the general, that it was perfectly agreeable both to the nature of God,
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That this hath been the general Apprehension of Mankind, that it becomes us to approach to God by a Mediator, is fully evident from all the Records of antient and almost universal Practice.
That this hath been the general Apprehension of Mankind, that it becomes us to approach to God by a Mediator, is Fully evident from all the Records of ancient and almost universal Practice.
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whether those who asserted this Doctrine deriv'd it from Zoroaster and the Magi, or from Orpheus and the Thracians, or whether it had an Egyptian or Phrygian original;
whither those who asserted this Doctrine derived it from Zoroaster and the Magi, or from Orpheus and the Thracians, or whither it had an Egyptian or Phrygian original;
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As to the original of this Notion, and particularly whether it became so universal from a primitive Tradition, ever since the Promise made to our first Parents, of the seed of the woman, and the appointment of expiatory Sacrifices (as is probable) at the same time, I shall not venture to determine;
As to the original of this Notion, and particularly whither it became so universal from a primitive Tradition, ever since the Promise made to our First Parents, of the seed of the woman, and the appointment of expiatory Sacrifices (as is probable) At the same time, I shall not venture to determine;
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and we cannot but wish that we could meet with some Person worthy and fit to mediate between him and us, who would be so kind as to offer us his Assistance,
and we cannot but wish that we could meet with Some Person worthy and fit to mediate between him and us, who would be so kind as to offer us his Assistance,
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This was that, (as I took notice in my former Lecture) which, according to the account of Moses, caus'd our first Parents to hide themselves from the face of God,
This was that, (as I took notice in my former Lecture) which, according to the account of Moses, caused our First Parents to hide themselves from the face of God,
For although, what I have before observ'd is true, viz. that 'tis both natural and reasonable to hope, that so good a Being as God is, would find out some way,
For although, what I have before observed is true, viz. that it's both natural and reasonable to hope, that so good a Being as God is, would find out Some Way,
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and the properest Method for attaining our end, that an Inferior, who has injured or disoblig'd his Superior, should attempt a Reconciliation, by the interposal of some third Person well known to them both.
and the properest Method for attaining our end, that an Inferior, who has injured or disobliged his Superior, should attempt a Reconciliation, by the interposal of Some third Person well known to them both.
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If a Child by gross Neglect or wilful Disobedience has incurr'd the displeasure of a Parent, notwithstanding his knowledge and experience of his Parents Affection and Tenderness, 'tis very natural for him to desire some good Friend, who has an Interest in his Parent,
If a Child by gross Neglect or wilful Disobedience has incurred the displeasure of a Parent, notwithstanding his knowledge and experience of his Parents Affection and Tenderness, it's very natural for him to desire Some good Friend, who has an Interest in his Parent,
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It doth right to the one, by rendering his Authority more awful for the future; as well as it relieves the other, by affording him assistance suitable to his distress, and agreeable to his wishes.
It does right to the one, by rendering his authority more awful for the future; as well as it relieves the other, by affording him assistance suitable to his distress, and agreeable to his wishes.
And if it be thus amongst Men, why should it not much more be thought a reasonable way of proceeding between the great and holy God, and his apostate Creatures;
And if it be thus among Men, why should it not much more be Thought a reasonable Way of proceeding between the great and holy God, and his apostate Creatures;
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Thus much I thought fit to premise with respect to this Method of our Salvation in the general, viz. to shew the agreeableness and fitness of our Saviour's sufteining the Character of a Mediator, both with respect to God and Man.
Thus much I Thought fit to premise with respect to this Method of our Salvation in the general, viz. to show the agreeableness and fitness of our Saviour's sufteining the Character of a Mediator, both with respect to God and Man.
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and to evince, that upon this account also, This is a faithful Saying, &c. According to the account I have already given of the Office of a Mediator, there must be these two general Designs, which our Saviour must be suppos'd to have carried on in the Execution of it.
and to evince, that upon this account also, This is a faithful Saying, etc. According to the account I have already given of the Office of a Mediator, there must be these two general Designs, which our Saviour must be supposed to have carried on in the Execution of it.
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Almighty God, both as he is a Being infinitely greater than his Creatures, and as he was the Person offended, ought first to be consider'd in the Mediation, which was to be transacted;
Almighty God, both as he is a Being infinitely greater than his Creatures, and as he was the Person offended, ought First to be considered in the Mediation, which was to be transacted;
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and if any thing should be found necessary, or highly expedient to be done, in order to the giving him just Satisfaction in the case, this in all reason should be a principal part of the Mediator's care.
and if any thing should be found necessary, or highly expedient to be done, in order to the giving him just Satisfaction in the case, this in all reason should be a principal part of the Mediator's care.
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and for the future endeavour to behave himself better? And how can we suppose, that a God of infinite Goodness, should not take this as full Satisfaction from his Creature?
and for the future endeavour to behave himself better? And how can we suppose, that a God of infinite goodness, should not take this as full Satisfaction from his Creature?
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The Epithet Holy is frequently annexed to the sacred Name of God in Scripture, under which are comprehended all the Moral Perfections of the divine Nature, particularly his entire love of goodness,
The Epithet Holy is frequently annexed to the sacred Name of God in Scripture, under which Are comprehended all the Moral Perfections of the divine Nature, particularly his entire love of Goodness,
and his irreconcileable hatred of all Evil, or Sin. Hence he is said by the Prophet, to be of purer Eyes than to behold evil, and that he cannot look on iniquity.
and his Irreconcilable hatred of all Evil, or Sin. Hence he is said by the Prophet, to be of Purer Eyes than to behold evil, and that he cannot look on iniquity.
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From the consideration of all this it will appear very reasonable, that if a Mediator should interpose between God and Men, he should provide for the honour of this divine Attribute;
From the consideration of all this it will appear very reasonable, that if a Mediator should interpose between God and Men, he should provide for the honour of this divine Attribute;
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so it is another effect of the same Righteousness, in shewing Mercy to repenting Offenders, to make them thorowly sensible of the heinousness of their Offence.
so it is Another Effect of the same Righteousness, in showing Mercy to repenting Offenders, to make them thoroughly sensible of the heinousness of their Offence.
And if we might be allow'd to add, what we Christians take for granted, as being assur'd of it by the Word of God, that God had given our first Parents a strict charge, together with a special admonition and warning,
And if we might be allowed to add, what we Christians take for granted, as being assured of it by the Word of God, that God had given our First Parents a strict charge, together with a special admonition and warning,
as to the instance in which they transgress'd, adding a positive and severe threatning, that in the day in which they transgress'd, they should surely dye; this still makes it more requisite, that the Justice of God should be publickly vindicated,
as to the instance in which they transgressed, adding a positive and severe threatening, that in the day in which they transgressed, they should surely die; this still makes it more requisite, that the justice of God should be publicly vindicated,
as well as his Justice in governing the World, should be regarded by our Mediator; it being evidently an instance of Wisdom in a Governor, to render his Authority awful and venerable to his Subjects,
as well as his justice in governing the World, should be regarded by our Mediator; it being evidently an instance of Wisdom in a Governor, to render his authority awful and venerable to his Subject's,
It may suffice here to have observ'd, that it was very agreeable to the conceptions we have both of the divine Nature and our own, that something should be done by our Mediator, by way of satisfaction to Almighty God,
It may suffice Here to have observed, that it was very agreeable to the conceptions we have both of the divine Nature and our own, that something should be done by our Mediator, by Way of satisfaction to Almighty God,
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'Tis true, that all the Evils, which have befallen the children of Men, since their Apostacy from God, have been so many expressions and testimonies of God's hatred of Sin,
It's true, that all the Evils, which have befallen the children of Men, since their Apostasy from God, have been so many expressions and testimonies of God's hatred of since,
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but upon serious and impartial consideration of our blessed Saviour's undertaking, we shall be forc'd to confess, that greater honor hath been given thereby to God,
but upon serious and impartial consideration of our blessed Saviour's undertaking, we shall be forced to confess, that greater honour hath been given thereby to God,
and that if we do but thorowly lay to heart what he, so great and excellent a Person, hath voluntarily done and suffer'd upon our account, it will tend more effectually than any other Method we can think of, to the making us sensible of the evil and danger of offending so holy and righteous a Being as God is. For
and that if we do but thoroughly lay to heart what he, so great and excellent a Person, hath voluntarily done and suffered upon our account, it will tend more effectually than any other Method we can think of, to the making us sensible of the evil and danger of offending so holy and righteous a Being as God is. For
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What our Lord declar'd over and above the meer Law of Nature, namely concerning the Mercy of God in forgiving Sinners upon their Repentance and Faith in him, was become necessary by reason of transgression;
What our Lord declared over and above the mere Law of Nature, namely Concerning the Mercy of God in forgiving Sinners upon their Repentance and Faith in him, was become necessary by reason of Transgression;
This appears by the Answer our Saviour gave to the Lawyer, telling him that the Love of God and our Neighbour were the two great Commandments of the Law, and that these were indeed the Sum of the Law and the Prophets:
This appears by the Answer our Saviour gave to the Lawyer, telling him that the Love of God and our Neighbour were the two great commandments of the Law, and that these were indeed the Sum of the Law and the prophets:
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but especially by his admirable Discourse upon the Mount, wherein he vindicates the Natural or Moral Law of God, from all the false Glosses which the Jewish Doctors had put upon it, declaring the necessity of regarding even the least of its Precepts, by those who hoped to partake of the Kingdom of Heaven;
but especially by his admirable Discourse upon the Mount, wherein he vindicates the Natural or Moral Law of God, from all the false Glosses which the Jewish Doctors had put upon it, declaring the necessity of regarding even the least of its Precepts, by those who hoped to partake of the Kingdom of Heaven;
expresly assuring them, that he came not to destroy the law, but to fulfil it, NONLATINALPHABET, (one way of doing which was by interpreting it in its fullest latitude and extent;) and finally, that till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfill'd;
expressly assuring them, that he Come not to destroy the law, but to fulfil it,, (one Way of doing which was by interpreting it in its Fullest latitude and extent;) and finally, that till heaven and earth pass away, one jot or one tittle shall in no wise pass from the Law, till all be fulfilled;
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and our Saviour might well say as he did, when he was leaving the World, Father, I have glorified thee on Earth, I have finish'd the work which thou gavest me to do.
and our Saviour might well say as he did, when he was leaving the World, Father, I have glorified thee on Earth, I have finished the work which thou Gavest me to do.
and at last yield himself to be offer'd up as a Sacrifice upon the Cross, to testifie, in the most significant manner that was possible, the fixed love of God to Righteousness, his unalterable hatred of Sin, his impartial justice in governing the World, the excellency of the Laws which he had given to Men,
and At last yield himself to be offered up as a Sacrifice upon the Cross, to testify, in the most significant manner that was possible, the fixed love of God to Righteousness, his unalterable hatred of since, his impartial Justice in governing the World, the excellency of the Laws which he had given to Men,
Such was the nature of the Offence given to God by Man's Apostacy, and so bad were the circumstances of Mankind, that it seem'd expedient to the great Father and Lord of all, that our Mediator should voluntarily humble himself in this extraordinary manner.
Such was the nature of the Offence given to God by Man's Apostasy, and so bad were the Circumstances of Mankind, that it seemed expedient to the great Father and Lord of all, that our Mediator should voluntarily humble himself in this extraordinary manner.
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And upon our Mediator 's thus suffering for us, new terms of Mercy and Reconciliation were offer'd to us, upon which account he himself calls his Bloud, the Bloud of the new Covenant;
And upon our Mediator is thus suffering for us, new terms of Mercy and Reconciliation were offered to us, upon which account he himself calls his Blood, the Blood of the new Covenant;
and particularly in one whole Epistle, Written, as it should seem, to that very purpose, I mean that to the Hebrews, that I knew not how to do right to Christianity, without thus plainly asserting it.
and particularly in one Whole Epistle, Written, as it should seem, to that very purpose, I mean that to the Hebrews, that I knew not how to do right to Christianity, without thus plainly asserting it.
I know, that according to the Will of our pious and charitable Founder, I am not to descend to any Controversies that are amongst Christians themselves, and therefore I shall not make this a Controversie, but take it for granted,
I know, that according to the Will of our pious and charitable Founder, I am not to descend to any Controversies that Are among Christians themselves, and Therefore I shall not make this a Controversy, but take it for granted,
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Let those, who call themselves by this Name, and yet deny that satisfaction was made to God by the Sufferings of Christ for the sins of Men, reconcile their Title and their opinion as well as they can:
Let those, who call themselves by this Name, and yet deny that satisfaction was made to God by the Sufferings of christ for the Sins of Men, reconcile their Title and their opinion as well as they can:
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The Sum of what I have said upon this Argument is, that our Lord, when he came into the World, took upon him the Character of a Mediator, and that he executed his Mediatorial Office, partly by doing that which was greatly for the honor of his Heavenly Father, the Person offended,
The Sum of what I have said upon this Argument is, that our Lord, when he Come into the World, took upon him the Character of a Mediator, and that he executed his Mediatorial Office, partly by doing that which was greatly for the honour of his Heavenly Father, the Person offended,
The business of my next Discourse will be, to proceed to shew how our Lord hath farther executed the same Office, by providing for the Necessities of Men.
The business of my next Discourse will be, to proceed to show how our Lord hath farther executed the same Office, by providing for the Necessities of Men.
If what I have said upon this Subject be true, it shews us how little Christianity is beholden to those, who attempt to lessen the Person of our Mediator.
If what I have said upon this Subject be true, it shows us how little Christianity is beholden to those, who attempt to lessen the Person of our Mediator.
This inference will appear just, if we do but observe, that by how much the greater and more considerable the Person of our Mediator is, by so much the better qualified he must also be for the obtaining Salvation for us;
This Inference will appear just, if we do but observe, that by how much the greater and more considerable the Person of our Mediator is, by so much the better qualified he must also be for the obtaining Salvation for us;
when he would not treat with us at all without a Mediator; and when, having appointed his own Son to that Office, he was pleas'd to found and ratifie a New Covenant with us in his Bloud.
when he would not Treat with us At all without a Mediator; and when, having appointed his own Son to that Office, he was pleased to found and ratify a New Covenant with us in his Blood.
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